Rajan Ithari

Everything you need to know about Rajan Ithari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Everything you need to know about Rajan Ithari: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more

Ashmit was never my friend: Veena Malik

May 18, 2013 at 4:06 PM

Mumbai, May 18 (IANS) Pakistani actress Veena Malik, who was linked to actor Ashmit Patel post their "Bigg Boss 4" stint, says he was never her friend and that she only believes in maintaining friendship with her career.

CII says S and P retains 'negative' outlook on India

May 18, 2013 at 12:06 PM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The negative outlook affirmation by S and P for India's BBB- status is unfortunate, Chandrajit Banerjee, Director General of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has said.

Government claims economy on right track, reforms to continue

May 18, 2013 at 9:42 AM

New Delhi, May 18 (ANI): The government has said that the nation's economy is on right track and that reforms will continue.

S&P warns of downgrade, government not too worried (Roundup)

May 17, 2013 at 7:42 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Ratings agency Standard & Poor's (S&P) Friday said its outlook on India remained negative and there is a one-in-three chance of a downgrade within the next 12 months. But the government asserted that there is nothing to worry about as it is taking the right measures to keep the country on a sustainable growth path.

Angad Hasija gets mysterious in 'Amrit Manthan'

May 17, 2013 at 2:14 PM

Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Television actor Angad Hasija, the latest entrant in "Amrit Manthan", says his character in the show will confuse the audience.

Walmart asks Bangladesh to probe factory work conditions

May 14, 2013 at 3:02 PM

Washington, May 14 (ANI): Walmart has called on the Bangladesh Government to stop production at the Stitch Tone Apparels factory and to order a probe on structural conditions of a neighbouring factory.

Nitish Kumar pins hope on Centre for granting special status to Bihar

May 13, 2013 at 8:46 PM

Patna, May 13 (ANI): Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday pinned hope on the Congress-led UPA Government at the Centre for the granting of special status to his state.

Assurance on Nalanda University will be fulfilled: Chidambaram

May 12, 2013 at 10:34 AM

Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has said that the assurance regarding the Nalanda University has given in Parliament would definitely be implemented and it will continue to receive all central assistance in the next ten years

Nalanda University to continue to receive all central assistance in next 10 years: Chidambaram

May 12, 2013 at 10:06 AM

Patna, May 12 (ANI): Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram has said that Nalanda University would continue to receive all central assistance in the next ten years.

Chidambaram hints at providing special status to Bihar

May 11, 2013 at 8:22 PM

Patna, May 11 (ANI): Hinting that the Centre might provide special status to Bihar, Finance Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday declared to set up a committee to determine the new criteria for backwardness.

MMS clip is scene from movie: Veena Malik

May 8, 2013 at 10:40 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Fielding questions about her raunchy MMS video that went viral, Pakistani model-turned-actress Veena Malik Wednesday clarified that the clipping in question was a scene from her forthcoming Bollywood film "Zindagi 50-50."

Pakistani actress Veena Malik favours 'quantity with quality'

May 8, 2013 at 8:56 PM

Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Acknowledging that Bollywood has been "very generous" to her, Pakistani actress Veena Malik Wednesday said that her mantra is "quantity with quality".

Indian American wins awards in US varsity

May 4, 2013 at 1:48 PM

New York, May 4 (IANS) An Indian American student at a US university has won the changing entrepreneurship and outstanding teaching awards at an annual awards ceremony for co-founding a company that can detect bacteria in water.

Kerala woman wins Rs.1 crore prize money

May 2, 2013 at 12:28 PM

Thiruvanathapuram, May 2 (IANS) For 38-year-old Sanuja Rajan, the wife of a porter, life has come full circle after enduring hardships all through her life, winning Rs.1 crore in a TV reality show in Kerala.

Indian Economic Service officer trainees call on President Mukherjee

May 2, 2013 at 12:20 PM

New Delhi, May 2 (ANI): A group of 29 officer trainees of Indian Economic Service (2012 batch) called on President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Businesses should work for success of all: Government's advisor

April 26, 2013 at 3:24 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) Instead of seeking sops from the government, entrepreneurs should work towards creating an environment that is transparent and offers an opportunity for all to succeed, said the government's chief economic adviser Friday.

Assam CM Gogoi urges militant outfits to join peace talks

April 23, 2013 at 7:32 PM

Guwahati, Apr. 23 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi has recently urged all militant outfits, which are a hurdle in the growth and development of the state, to join peace talks.

Tahrir Square hero to address India Internet Day

April 21, 2013 at 4:44 PM

New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Waleed Rashed, hero of the massive protests at Tahrir Square that ousted Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak, will address delegates at the second India Internet Day (IID) here April 26.

Hindu leaders urge Selena Gomez to apologise for bindi error

April 16, 2013 at 3:00 PM

Washington, April 16 (ANI): Officials at the Universal Society of Hinduism have demanded an apology from Selena Gomez after she performed at the MTV Movie Awards with a religious bindi symbol on her forehead.

AAP asks people to suggest candidates for Delhi polls

April 15, 2013 at 5:40 PM

New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Monday asked the people to suggest candidates for contesting the Delhi assembly polls, which are likely to take place at the year-end.

IPL Scoreboad: Delhi Daredevils vs Sunrisers Hyderabad

April 13, 2013 at 1:24 AM

New Delhi, April 13 (IANS) Scoreboard of the Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Delhi Daredevils restricted to 114/8

April 12, 2013 at 10:12 PM

New Delhi, April 12 (IANS) Delhi Daredevils were restricted to 114 for eight by Sunrisers Hyderabad in their Indian Premier League (IPL) match at the Ferozeshah Kotla here Friday.

Deepti Naval upset with media, slams it on Facebook, Twitter

March 28, 2013 at 8:02 PM

New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) Bollywood actress Deepti Naval is upset with media for publishing a wrong information about an incident at her place. She took to Twitter and Facebook to criticise it and urge people to support her.

Kerala confirms Bitti Mohanty's arrest

March 9, 2013 at 7:23 PM

Kannur (Kerala), March 9 (IANS) The Kerala Police has confirmed the arrest of Bitti Mohanty, son of a former top police officer, convicted for raping a German national in 2006 in Rajasthan and then jumping parole.

Kerala police still unsure if man in custody is Bitti Mohanty

March 9, 2013 at 11:23 AM

Kannur (Kerala) March 9 (IANS) Kerala Police Saturday began a detailed investigation and enquiry into the identity of a person taken into custody on suspicion of being Bitti Mohanty, convicted for raping a German national in 2006 and then jumping parole.

Economic survey reveals government is likely to meet fiscal deficit of 5.3 percent

February 27, 2013 at 9:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb. 27 (ANI): The economic survey released by the government on Wednesday, a day prior to the announcement of General Budget proposal for the fiscal year 2013-14 reveals that government is likely to meet fiscal deficit of 5.3 percent despite a significant shortfall in revenue.

India's Economic Survey sees recovery, but with reforms (Intro Roundup)

February 27, 2013 at 6:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Pushing for reforms and tangible action on removing bottlenecks to investment and job creation, India's Economic Survey for 2012-13 pegs the country's growth at 6.1-6.7 percent next fiscal, with inflation easing soon to 6.2-6.6 percent.

Common policy for business development to MSMEs

February 27, 2013 at 6:03 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Economic Survey 2012-13, tabled in parliament Wednesday, says a common policy for business development can help in improving the business climate for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

India's inflation may fall to 6.2-6.6 percent in March

February 27, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Inflation is expected to fall in the range of 6.2 to 6.6 percent in March this year, helped by moderation in non-food manufacturing sector and global commodity prices, according to the Economic Survey 2012-13 released Wednesday.

'Encourage apprenticeship to help work force'

February 27, 2013 at 5:47 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Economic Survey 2012-13, tabled in parliament Wednesday, has encouraged the use of apprenticeship to provide entry-level training to millions of youths, who will be joining the country's workforce soon.

Indian economy is at a turning point: Raghuram Rajan

February 27, 2013 at 4:51 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) The Indian economy is likely to improve in this financial year beginning April 1, helped by moderate inflation and better external factors, chief economic advisor to the finance ministry Raghuram Rajan said Wednesday.

Balanced land acquisition policy needed: Economic Survey

February 27, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Economic Survey 2012-13, which was tabled in parliament Wednesday, has called for a balance between the need to acquire land for economic growth and costs related to the displacement of its owners.

Telecom, tourism, railways best in service sectors: Economic Survey

February 27, 2013 at 4:35 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Telecom, tourism and railways have been the best performers in services sector in India, the 2012-13 Economic Survey tabled in parliament Wednesday said.

India's Economic Survey sees recovery, but with reforms (Roundup)

February 27, 2013 at 4:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Pushing for reforms and tangible action on removing bottlenecks to investment and job creation, India's Economic Survey for 2012-13 pegs the country's growth at 6.1-6.7 percent next fiscal, with inflation easing soon to 6.2-6.6 percent.

Air India to generate profits from by 2012-13 end: Economic Survey

February 27, 2013 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Economic Survey for 2012-13 said Wednesday it expects national carrier Air India to start generating profits from normal operations by the end of the current fiscal March 31.

Domestic passenger traffic at Indian airports declines: Economic Survey

February 27, 2013 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Economic Survey for 2012-13 Wednesday showed a marginal decline of 1.8 percent in the domestic passenger traffic handled at the Indian airports during January-November 2012.

India needs to focus on creating good jobs: Economic Survey

February 27, 2013 at 2:59 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) With increasing population and shrinking share of agriculture in the overall economy, India needs to create good quality jobs in manufacturing and services sectors, Economic Survey 2012-13 released Wednesday said.

India's Economic Survey sees better days ahead with reforms

February 27, 2013 at 1:07 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) Pushing for reforms and tangible action on removing bottlenecks to investment and job creation, India's Economic Survey for 2012-13 pegs the country's growth at 6.1-6.7 percent and inflation at 6.2-6.6 percent for the next fiscal.

India's growth seen at 6.1-6.7 percent, inflation at 6.2-6.6 percent

February 27, 2013 at 12:27 PM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (IANS) India's Economic Survey for 2012-13 has projected a 6.1-6.7 percent growth for the next fiscal after a deceleration to around 5 percent this year, with inflation seen falling slightly to 6.2-6.6 percent.

Economic Survey to be tabled in Parliament today

February 27, 2013 at 10:35 AM

New Delhi, Feb 27 (ANI): Union Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will table the Economic Survey 2013-14 in Parliament today.

10,000 Indian students unleash creativity on Windows at AppFest

February 26, 2013 at 7:23 PM

New Delhi, Feb 26 (IANS) Over 10,000 students across India joined forces Tuesday to unleash their creativity at the Microsoft Student AppFest, a unique coding event enabling students from colleges of all sizes and stature to develop their 'dream app' ideas alongside professionals using the latest Microsoft technologies.

Economic Survey to be tabled in Parliament on Wednesday, likely to prescribe steps to stop declinin

February 26, 2013 at 7:15 PM

New Delhi, Feb.26 (ANI): Finance Minister P. Chidambaram will table the Economic Survey 2013-14 in Parliament on Wednesday.

Six held for posing as CBI men for extortion

February 13, 2013 at 10:41 PM

New Delhi, Feb 13 (IANS) Six people, posing as Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officers, who tried to extort Rs.2 lakh from a businessman here were arrested, police said Wednesday.

Himalayan Raid organiser to join Desert Storm

February 11, 2013 at 1:39 PM

Shimla, Feb 11 (IANS) The president Himalayan Motorsport Association (HMA), the Shimla-based club which annually organises one of the toughest off-road rallies in the country, plans to try his hand at another event, this time as a competitor.

Army to receive latest indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter

February 8, 2013 at 11:55 AM

Bangalore, Feb.8 (ANI): The Indian Army will on Friday be the first recipient of the Hindustan Aeronautic Limited (HAL) manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Rudra, which has been equipped with state of the art weaponry and self-defence systems.

Chhattisgarh chief minister seeks Z-plus security

February 6, 2013 at 4:43 PM

Gurgaon, Feb 6 (IANS) Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has demanded Z-plus security provided by the elite National Security Guard (NSG), an official said here Wednesday.

HAL's Rudra Helicopter gets Initial Operational Clearance (With Image)

February 4, 2013 at 2:22 PM

Bangalore, Feb 4 (IANS) The Indian army will get its first weaponised light attack helicopter, Rudra, on Friday.

Three arrested in Delhi for smuggling tiger skin

January 26, 2013 at 12:08 AM

New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) A factory owner, jeweller and share-broker were arrested in Delhi Friday for smuggling a tiger skin worth around Rs.1 crore, police said.

Up in the air - experience aero balloon ride in Noida!

January 24, 2013 at 6:00 PM

New Delhi, Jan 24 (IANS) Noida-based amusement park Worlds Of Wonder will open its doors to an aero balloon ride for the public on Republic Day Saturday.

'Ee Bhumi Aa Bhanu' suffers because of weak script (Kannada Movie Review)

January 13, 2013 at 5:29 PM

Film: "Ee Bhumi Aa Bhanu"; Cast - Ajith, Sharanya Mohan, Sangeetha, Sharan, Mithra, Suresh Heblikar and others: Director: K.C. Venugopal; Camera: P. Rajan; Music Director: S. Premkumar; Rating: **

FIR against ZEE news for disclosing Delhi gang-rape key witness' identity

January 5, 2013 at 10:39 AM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (ANI): The Delhi Police has lodged a case against Zee News channel for revealing the identity of the gang-rape victim by carrying an interview of her friend who was the lone witness in the case.

Prasanna happy with line-up of films

January 3, 2013 at 11:11 AM

Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) Tamil actor Prasanna, known for films such as "Sadhu Miranda" and "Anjathe", couldn't have asked for a better new year. He is happy with the line-up of films in his kitty.

Delhi's security stepped up for New Year

December 31, 2012 at 6:05 PM

New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) The national capital, soaked in a sombre mood after the death of the Dec 16 gang-rape victim, will usher in the New Year amid tight security arrangements.

Universities should be enablers of society: Pranab

December 30, 2012 at 2:21 PM

Mumbai, Dec 30 (IANS) President Pranab Mukherjee Sunday called upon all universities to reinvent themselves to deliver relevant knowledge and actionable skills.

India needs soul searching, says religious leader

December 29, 2012 at 1:35 PM

New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) US-based religious leader Rajan Zed Saturday urged India to do serious soul searching on the way it treats women after the gang-rape victim died in Singapore.

Government sees deficit challenge due to subsidies, stake sales

December 17, 2012 at 7:50 PM

New Delhi, Dec. 17 (ANI): The government on Monday said that the uncertainty over stake sales in state-run companies and soaring subsidies pose a challenge to reducing the fiscal deficit.

India lowers 2012-13 growth forecast to 5.7 percent

December 17, 2012 at 4:54 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) The Indian government Monday lowered the economy's growth forecast for the current financial year to 5.7 percent, down sharply from an earlier projection of 7.6 percent announced in March, owing to unfavourable global and domestic conditions.

Need to tap domestic sources of growth: Raghuram Rajan

December 13, 2012 at 5:56 PM

New Delhi, Dec 13 (IANS) India's Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan Thursday stressed the need to tap domestic sources of growth as the economy will continue to be influenced by developments overseas.

Jews, Muslims to deliberate on Palestine

November 29, 2012 at 7:51 PM

Mumbai, Nov 29 (IANS) Jewish rabbis, Christians and Muslims shall speak at a two?day meet on Palestine opening here Saturday as part of the 65th anniversary of the International Day of Palestine.

Pak man accused of killing Indian doctor in Abu Dhabi commits suicide

November 20, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 20 (ANI): A Pakistani national arrested for his alleged role in the murder of an Indian doctor in Abu Dhabi has reportedly committed suicide.

Ponty, brother shot 20 times, say police

November 18, 2012 at 7:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The post mortems conducted on liquor and real estate baron Ponty Chadha and his estranged brother Hardeep Singh Chadha Sunday revealed that the two had received 20 bullets among them, a police officer said.

Satyajit Ray's words still inspire me: Tom Alter

November 13, 2012 at 8:27 PM

Kolkata, Nov 13 (IANS) Actor and theatre personality Tom Alter had words of advice from legendary director Satyajit Ray while working with Satyajit Ray in "Shatranj Ke Khiladi", which still inspire him.

Pakistani kills Indian doctor in UAE hospital

November 3, 2012 at 3:11 PM

Dubai, Nov 3 (IANS) Indian doctor Rajan Daniel's throat was slit inside a hospital in Abu Dhabi by a Pakistani man who blamed him for his relative's death, a media report said Saturday.

Abu Dhabi police arrests Pakistani national in 'Indian doctor murder case'

November 3, 2012 at 11:11 AM

Dubai, Nov 3 (ANI): A special police team formed in Abu Dhabi to probe the murder of an Indian doctor has reportedly arrested Pakistani national for his alleged role in the killing.

Segun Ogunsanya appointed Airtel Nigeria chief executive

November 2, 2012 at 7:11 PM

New Delhi, Nov 2 (IANS) Bharti Airtel Friday said it has appointed Segun Ogunsanya as chief executive officer of Airtel Networks Ltd, Nigeria.

Indian doctor found 'murdered' at Abu Dhabi hospital

November 2, 2012 at 10:47 AM

Abu Dhabi, Nov 2 (ANI): An Indian doctor in Abu Dhabi has reportedly been found dead lying in a pool of blood.

Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers chairman to head FAI

October 18, 2012 at 5:10 PM

New Delhi, Oct 18 (IANS) The Fertiliser Association of India Thursday said its board has elected the chairman of Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers to head it.

Veracity of Tilak's audio clip matter of faith: Family

October 13, 2012 at 7:44 PM

Pune, Oct 13 (IANS) Even as a record collectors' group said a rare recording of 'Lokmanya' Bal Gangadhar Tilak's voice is fake, the late freedom fighter's family maintained that the clip is accurate and should be accepted in good faith.

Bharti Airtel, Vodafone, Idea report user base fall in August

October 10, 2012 at 9:08 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Three major telecom players - Bharti Airtel, Vodafone and Idea Cellular - have reported a decline in subscribers for the first time in over 10 years.

Nutrient sensor in fruit flies offers new treatment for human obesity

September 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM

Washington, September 28 (ANI): Fruit flies are helping scientists in investigating the cure for obesity and diabetes.

Teacher beats students, who jam traffic

September 27, 2012 at 6:58 PM

Ghaziabad, Sep 27 (IANS) Angry students blocked traffic here Thursday after a high school teacher thrashed three boys, fracturing the arm of one of them, police and witnesses said.

Airtel Nigeria most innovative company of the year

September 10, 2012 at 8:10 PM

New Delhi/Lagos, Sep 10 (IANS) India's Bharti Airtel's Nigerian unit - Airtel Nigeria - won three industry awards at the eighth edition of the Nigerian Telecoms Awards: most innovative telecom company, telecom brand and customer friendly operator of the year.

Google India launches premeir SME partner programme

September 5, 2012 at 8:49 PM

New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Google India Wednesday launched a small and medium enterprise (SME) partner programme to maximize its reach to small businesses across the country and provide them specialised services to grow through digital advertising.

Raghuram Rajan takes charge as Chief Economic Adviser in Finance Ministry

August 29, 2012 at 11:31 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (ANI): Former chief economist of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Raghuram G Rajan, on Wednesday took charge as Chief Economic Adviser (CEA) in the Finance Ministry.

Raghuram Rajan takes over as Chief Economic Advisor

August 29, 2012 at 2:35 PM

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Raghuram G Rajan, former IMF chief economist, took charge as chief economic adviser (CEA) in the finance ministry Wednesday.

Telecom tariffs to rise 37 to 49 paise at Rs.1,400 crore reserve price: COAI

August 6, 2012 at 8:41 PM

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IANS) Telecom tariffs would rise 37 to 49 paise per minute led by the cabinet's decision to fix the reserve price for the 2G spectrum auction at Rs.14,000 crore per 5 MHz in the 1,800 MHz band, an industry lobby for GSM operators said Monday.

Hope floats for childless in city of lakes (Health Feature)

August 2, 2012 at 1:07 PM

Udaipur (Rajasthan), Aug 2 (IANS) As thousands of tourists arrive here this September, the start of the tourist season, so will Rajan and Parul. But this couple from Delhi will have on their minds things other than just exploring this city of lakes, often called Venice of the East.

Cabinet to take final decision on issues like reserve price: Sibal

July 20, 2012 at 4:34 PM

New Delhi, July 20 (ANI): Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal on Friday informed that the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) today decided that the final call on issues like reserve price, spectrum usage charges and terms of payment would be taken by the Cabinet

Friday Release Gattu Movie Review

July 20, 2012 at 12:33 PM

Directed by Rajan Khosa under the banner of Children's Film Society-India, Gattu is a story of small child who is very poor but his dreams are bigger. Gattu cant afford to go to school but always sees the slogan 'Truth with victory in the end' in the school where he lives.

'Gattu' delicately-threaded morality tale (IANS Movie Review)

July 19, 2012 at 6:00 PM

Film: "Gattu"; Cast: Mohammad Samad, Naresh Kumar; Director: Rajan Khosa; Rating: ***

Why can't Imtiaz make a children's movie?

July 19, 2012 at 1:28 PM

Mumbai, July 19 (IANS) "I am not so clean internally that I could attempt a children's film," says writer-director Imtiaz Ali.

Team Anna denied permission to protest at Jantar Mantar

July 5, 2012 at 4:08 PM

New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) Delhi Police Thursday denied permission to Team Anna to hold an indefinite fast at Jantar Mantar in the national capital from July 25, citing parliament's monsoon session, during which others also will have to be accommodated for protest.

Reserve price of spectrum major concern: COAI

June 30, 2012 at 5:08 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) The telecom industry hopes that the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) which meets Monday is able to take a decision on at least the reserve price of spectrum, industry panel for GSM operators COAI said Saturday.

Wartsila India to add 500 MW power in O&M division

June 27, 2012 at 6:39 PM

Chennai, June 27 (IANS) Energy and marine power solutions

Now, 'Gattu' going to Germany

June 25, 2012 at 6:19 PM

New Delhi, June 25 (IANS) If it's the time for short films-making-it-big, then director Rajan Khosa's film "Gattu" is making the most out of it. After travelling to various parts in the world, the film has now been invited to the ninth edition of Indian Filmfestival Stuttgart, Germany.

India's S. Rajan re-elected to UN sea body

June 7, 2012 at 10:00 AM

United Nations, June 7 (IANS) In a keenly contested election, India's candidate Dr. S. Rajan, has been re-elected to the Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) for a five-year term from 2012-17.

No decision on 2G pricing, EGoM favours refarming spectrum

June 5, 2012 at 8:56 PM

New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) Tuesday failed to decide on a reserve price of the 2G spectrum but concluded that a minimum of 10 MHz spectrum would be auctioned.

EGoM to take final call Tuesday on spectrum pricing

June 4, 2012 at 11:15 PM

Mumbai, June 4 (IANS) An empowered group of ministers (EGoM) led by Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee will meet Tuesday to take a final call on key issues of 2G spectrum auction such as pricing and refarming, officials said.

India, Britain discuss visa issue, Afghanistan

June 1, 2012 at 10:31 PM

New Delhi, June 1 (IANS) India Friday pressed Britain for easing the visa regime for businessmen and students to boost investment and discussed the volatile situation in Afghanistan.

Kerala court denies bail to Italian marines

May 19, 2012 at 3:07 PM

Kollam (Kerala), May 19 (IANS) A court here Saturday rejected the bail application of two Italian marines who were arrested for shooting dead two Indian fishermen. Denying the bail, Kollam District Sessions Court judge P.D. Rajan expressed doubts if their presence could be ensured if they were granted bail.

'Kuch Toh Log..' shifted to late night slot

May 15, 2012 at 5:46 PM

Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) TV producer Rajan Shahi's "Kuch Toh Log Kahenge" has been shifted to a new time slot. The show, which was originally telecast at 8 p.m., will now be beamed at 11 in the night.

Badami on a winning spree in junior snooker

May 14, 2012 at 7:54 PM

Chennai, May 14 (IANS) Kabil Badami of Maharashtra chalked up three wins in Group A league in the SVS All-India invitational junior snooker tournament here Monday to virtually book his berth in the next phase.

Airtel ranked best operator by Nigerian telecom regulator

May 11, 2012 at 2:30 PM

New Delhi/Lagos, May 11 (IANS) Nigerian telecom regulator has ranked Indian telecom giant Bharti Airtel's Nigerian unit -- Airtel Nigeria -- as the best operator for good quality of service.

98-year-old Sheila Kaul told to appear in court

May 10, 2012 at 8:46 PM

New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) A Delhi court has directed 98-year-old former union minister Sheila Kaul to appear before it May 23 in a graft case, saying that the law does not prescribe any immunity for elderly accused.

'Gattu' to open Goa's Children's Film Festival

May 5, 2012 at 3:26 PM

Panaji, May 5 (IANS) Rajan Khosa's "Gattu", which has already received positive response at international film shows, will open the Children's Film Festival to be held in Goa starting May 11.

Maryland governor in US celebrates Vaisakhi

April 28, 2012 at 10:34 AM

Washington, April 28 (IANS) Maryland state governor Martin O'Malley, who last November led the largest state trade delegation to India, opened his house to celebrate Vaisakhi to recognize the Sikh community's growing influence in the state.

Airtel Nigeria to help fight AIDS (With Image)

April 27, 2012 at 12:58 PM

Abuja, April 27 (IANS) Airtel Nigeria, the Nigerian arm of Indian mobile services provider Airtel, and the National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) have announced a joint initiative to set up a call centre that would provide information on HIV/AIDS and help fight its spread in the West African country.

'Gattu' gets two awards at Los Angeles film fest

April 17, 2012 at 5:41 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) Children's Film Society of India's (CFSI) movie "Gattu" received two awards at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles.

MP protests Himachal's Lokayukta act

April 5, 2012 at 4:24 PM

Shimla, April 5 (IANS) A suspended BJP MP in Himachal Pradesh fasted Thursday near the statue of Mahatma Gandhi here to protest the 'draconian' provisions of the state's proposed Lokayukta Act.

Aditya Thackeray cuts political teeth

April 5, 2012 at 4:16 PM

Mumbai, April 5 (IANS) Taking his first major political step, Yuva Sena chief Aditya Thackeray Thursday demanded the resignation of beleaguered Mumbai University vice chancellor Rajan Welukar.